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Courses: Intro to Quantum Mechanics (PHYSB214001)

Class Number: 1231An introduction to the principles governing systems at the atomic scale and below. Topics include the experimental basis of quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, Schrödingers equation and its solutions, and the time dependence of quantum states. Recent developments, such as paradoxes calling attention to the counter-intuitive aspects of quantum physics, will be discussed. Additional topics may be included at the discretion of the instructor. The laboratory involves quantum mechanics, solid state physics, and optics experiments. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: MATH 201. Corequisite: MATH 203. Div: IIL and Q; Approach: Scientific Investigation (SI); Haverford: Natural Science (NA)Enrollment limit: 20;